Coffee lovers and crafters unite—pairing your brew with handmade accessories is a match made in heaven, like PB&J. As expert crafter Jennifer Perkins demonstrates, creating a double-sided reusable coffee sleeve keeps your drink hot and your hand cool effortlessly. You'll want one for every day of the week.
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Coffee shops provide cardboard sleeves, but why not use one as a template for your own custom, eco-friendly version? Reduce waste while enjoying personalized flair that's the talk of the town.
Watch this DIY episode with Jennifer Perkins for the full step-by-step on transforming an old flannel shirt and felt into a stylish sleeve. Details below.
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Trace the cardboard coffee sleeve onto felt and cut it out—most mugs are standard size. Repeat with fabric from an old flannel shirt.
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Stencil a decorative design like a leaf on the felt using paint and a brush. Use a dry brush technique for best results, then let dry before trimming.
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Embroider the pieces together with a blanket stitch. On the felt side, secure the hair elastic with embroidery floss for adjustability. Sew a button on the flannel side.
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Add patterned felt trim with a decorative stitch.
Wrap around your mug. Experiment with fun designs like felt foxes or monogrammed initials.
